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Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Local, Global Perspective at Shakespeare Seminar ONTARIO, CANADA - 'Pork Production: A Local and Global Perspective' is the title of this year's Shakespeare Swine Seminar at the Shakespeare Community Centre on 15 December.
Opening of Thunder Creek Pork: ExpectationsCANADA - The mayor of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, says the re-establishment of federally inspected pork processing in Saskatchewan will mean the creation of new jobs and economic activity, writes Bruce C...
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Pork Commentary: Maple Leaf Foods Burlington SoldCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Maple Leaf Completes Sale to Fearmans Pork Inc.CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods announced yesterday that it has closed the sale of its pork processing operation, located in Burlington, Ontario, to Fearmans Pork, Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Maple Leaf to Close Sale of Burlington Pork PlantCANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced yesterday that it is proceeding with the sale of its pork processing operation, located in Burlington, Ontario, to an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Pork Commentary: New Highs for CME HogsCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Pork Commentary: Bullish US/Canadian Inventory ReportCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Maple Leaf Results Hit by Rising Raw Material CostsCANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has reported its financial results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2010. Sales were flat overall but results from the Meat Group were improved.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Pork Commentary: New Corn, Seasonal Supply SurgeCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Re-Opening of Moose Jaw Gets Positive ResponseCANADA - Officials with Donald's Fine Foods report the response among Saskatchewan swine industry stakeholders to its planned re-opening of an idled Moose Jaw pork processing plant has been extremely positive,...
Pork Commentary: Nasty Week for Hog PricesCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Monday, October 18, 2010
New Label Claim Extends Use of Swine AntibioticCANADA - Draxxin® is now registered for control of swine respiratory disease (SRD) in groups of pigs where SRD has been diagnosed.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Canada: Where We've Been; Where We Might be GoingCANADA - Canada like the rest of North America and several other pork exporting nations in the world has had extreme pressure on its pork industry in the last three years, writes Bob Fraser from Sales...
Moose Jaw Pork Facility Renovations on TrackCANADA - The owners of Thunder Creek Pork report renovations to the Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan based pork processing plant remain on track for a late December 2010 opening, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Improved Profit Margins Expected in Maple LeafCANADA - Maple Leaf Foods is confident a Comprehensive Value Creation Plan approved by the company's board of directors last week will boost profit margins by 75 per cent over the next five years, writes...
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Maple Leaf Implements Value Creation PlanCANADA - Maple Leaf Foods has developed a strategy plan that it says will deliver substantial earnings growth in each of the next five years.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Pork Commentary: USDA Confirms No ExpansionCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Pork Commentary: Sow Units Sit EmptyCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Pork Commentary: Record Price Pork Bellies Become News StoryCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Moose Jaw Reopening Could Provide Economic BoostCANADA - The mayor of Moose Jaw is confident the pending reopening of the idled Moose Jaw Packers pork processing facility will provide a much needed boost for city, for Saskatchewan's pork producers and...
Monday, August 09, 2010
The Biggest Challenge When Preparing PorkCANADA - The creator of the "dinnerwithjulie.com" web site says the biggest challenge when preparing pork is avoiding the temptation to over-cook the product, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Pork Commentary: USDA Pork Cutouts Approach 90 Cents/PoundCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Maple Leaf Foods Shows 'Steady Improvements'CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has reported its financial results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2010, which the CEO described as showing "continued steady improvements across our business in spite...
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Pork Commentary: October and December 2010 Lean Hog ContractCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Pork Product Launch Could Stimulate ConsumptionCANADA - Maple Leaf Consumer Foods is confident the launch of a new premium line of moisture enhanced pork products will help stimulate increased domestic sales of pork, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Moose Jaw Pork Plant Renovations Set to BeginCANADA - Langley, B.C.-based Donald's Fine Foods is set to begin renovations and hopes to have its recently acquired pork processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in operation by the end of the year,...
Pork Commentary: National Pork Industry Conference Report CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Pork Commentary: Prices Profitable But Not GreatCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Friday, July 09, 2010
Food Safety Campaign Targets People at Greater Risk CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods and the Canadian Public Health Association are taking action to improve Canadian's understanding food safety, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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